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Welcome to the COMMUNITY SPACE STATION!!!!
The save file!
The parts lists!
The station is in a 250 Km orbit at Kerbin. Your job as a station builder is to launch a module there to add to the station.
There is also a Munar station and a Minmus station, after you add a module to the LKO station. And an Eve Station, and a Duna Station after you add to the main stations in Kerbin's SOI. The polar stations and surface bases become available after you add to that body's equatorial station.
A few rules:
1. No parts mods, especially on the station. This is to keep the save compatible with stock installs.
2. Fly it like a real mission (no hyperedit or f12 menu shenanigans)
3. Don't move the station
4. Don't break the station. If this happens, reload the save and retry, or just move on.
5. Station modules should be up to 5 parts and 2 minimum Clamp o tron Sr docking ports. The Sr docking ports don't add to the total amount of modules however. Land base modules should be up to 10 parts and an additional 4 landing gear parts or wheels.
6. I reserve the ability to veto modules that abuse the rules, such as hundreds or thousands of docking ports.
7. Add one module per mission, and let someone else add a module between your missions.
8. Try to do the mission quickly, then upload the station. The next person is waiting for you to finish your module so they can add their own. You have 3 days to do your mission.
9. Missions should be done in 1.3 to avoid save loading comflicts.
10. Leave a docking port open for other players to add modules. If there is no docking port left for your module, then attach to the station by a klaw.
11. Connect struts FROM the launcher TO the payload if you need to use them, otherwise they will stay on the payload and count against your part limit.
12. Posting pictures of your work is recommended, and save file posting should be able to be done through the folder in my Google Drive that is linked to at the top. (Please notify me if it is not working)
13. In order to add to the Mun station, you need to have added to the LKO station first. The soon to be launched Minmus station can be added to after the Mun station, than the Eve station and Duna station. This is in order to have a logical progression for the station building.
14. Please clean up all debris from your launch. We don't want excessive lag from several crafts being simulated in the background.
How to run a mission:
1. Check that no one else is launching a module in our new reservation system. Add your name to the end of the list. You are clear to launch in the save file when your username is at the top of the list
2. Create a module that adheres to rule 5 listed above. This can be done in a seperate save if someone else is adding their own module while you decide you want to add a module. You would then move your .craft to the save file before launching the game.
3.Download the latest savegame, unzip it, and move the resulting folder to your saves folder in KSP. The save file should be up at the top of the page, but check the last few posts before you download from there to make sure that the link upload is working and that people haven't posted it somewhere else instead.
4. Fly a mission to the station to dock the module, taking screenshots as you go.
5. Deorbit (or terminate from the tracking station) any debris from your launch.
6. Upload the save file as a .zip folder named as (Turn x), with x replaced with the number of your turn, to the Google Drive folder and post again to say that you are finished with your mission and to post pictures. Also remove your name from the reservation list
Also, we have a badge for this! Feel free to grab it once you have added a module!
Based off this community space station. Thanks @Jetski!
Thanks to @ZooNamedGames we now have a Discord server for general discussions. Join it here: https://discord.gg/PNDScxk
Special thanks to @Combatsmithen for announcing the next person for me whenever I'm not here when someone finishes.

SHUTTLE CHALLENGE v5 - THE 1.2.X - 1.3.X STS THREAD
Incredible artwork by @Pine from the Screenshots Re-imagined thread
This heritage challenge is a revised and updated version of the @Speeding Mullet's STS Challenge, @FCISuperGuy's STS challenge, which was in turn derived from @inigma's original STS challenge
The series of challenges below represent a sliding scale of difficulty ranging from relatively simple to highly complex.
UPDATES
****Rule change to allow for shuttles with no cargo competing for STS-1A****
****Amazing new badges created by @FCISuperGuy****
****New mission - STS Mun 2-4****
RULES - PLEASE READ THESE BEFORE ATTEMPTING THE CHALLENGES
Official definition of a shuttle for this challenge:
A "reusable" winged Orbiter which carries Kerbals (and cargo for any mission beyond STS-1a) to orbit and back and is capable of a horizontal landing. It's advisable to have OMS engine(s) for trajectory changes as well as an RCS system for maneuvering. The Orbiter must be lifted into space by a Launch System that decouples or un-docks once expended, allowing the Orbiter to land entirely under it's own power.
1. You must declare any and all mods used so I can place you into the relevant category / award the relevant badge.
2. All atmospheric flight should be handled manually, with the exception of self scripted autopilot programs. Mechjeb etc is fine for on orbit procedures.
3. All atmosphere-altering mods (except FAR) are disallowed
4. You may not cheat in any way, whether it be by using plugins like HyperEdit or by using the Debug Menu for infinite fuel/RCS (you may, however, use the Debug Menu for part clipping).
5. You are required to use your own shuttle when completing any of the missions below (Astronaut badge excluded)
6. All missions require either an album showing each stage of the flight, or a video showing all stages of the flight.
7. Once you have completed a mission, please post your proof in this thread for my review.
8. SSTO's are not eligable for entry to the challenge
9. Missions must be completed in the logical order unless you are certified from either STS v1, v2, v3 or v4 challenges to the relevant level
MISSIONS
STS-1a: Getting the Basics Right
This is the simplest mission - all you need to do is build a space shuttle, fly it, and land it.
Badges Available
STS Pilot - Rank 1
Build a shuttle complying to the above space shuttle definition and fly it to orbit, then de-orbit and land wherever you like!
STS Commander - Rank 1
Build a shuttle complying to the above space shuttle definition and fly it to orbit, then de-orbit and land. Land either at the KSC runway, the island airfield just off of the KSC, or at any Kerbal Konstructs airport
STS-1b: Bonus Fuel Pod Mission (Do you even lift?)
Mullet Dyne has contracted you to take their brand new 40t fuel pod up to the highest possible Kerbin orbit. Since it requires special on-orbit activation procedures, unmanned expendable launch vehicles are out of the question; it's up to you to take this behemoth to orbit and then return to land. Not only that, but they require a very precise orbit: You must adhere to the tolerances (Maximum difference between periapsis and apoapsis below). Can you do it?
Tolerances:
70-1999km - 100m
2000-4999km - 500m
4000-5999km - 1km
6000-8000km - 10km
8000km+ - 50km
Mullet Dyne Fuel Pod Available Here
If you have successfully taken the Fuel Pod to orbit (70+km), you get the special Flight Director badge, the ultimate display of piloting and engineering prowess and skill.
STS-2a: Can You Hear Me?
This mission is slightly harder - your goal is to design and deploy two or more comsats to geostationary orbits from your Shuttle and to return to Kerbin. Additional goals are required for higher-ranking badges.
Badges Available
STS Pilot - Rank 2
Reach an orbit of 200+km and deploy two comsats without spin stabilization to geostationary orbits. De-orbit and land anywhere you want.
STS Commander - Rank 2
Reach an orbit of 350+km and deploy three or more comsats with spin stabilization to equidistant geostationary orbits. De-orbit and land at either at the KSC runway, the Island Airfield just off of KSC, or at any Kerbal Konstructs airport.
STS-2b: Bonus Ore Pod Mission (Do You Even Land?)
Mullet Dyne has contracted you to recover their 40t fuel pod from where you left it, after contaminates were discovered in the fuel. Can you land the thing!?
If you have successfully landed the 40t fuel pod (from where you left it), you get the special Flight Director - Rank 2 badge, the ultimate display of piloting and engineering prowess and skill.
STS-3: Can You See Me?
Your mission here involves some design and orbital construction - you are to launch a Space Telescope into orbit and deploy it. This will require assembly with the 2 MMUs you will design, as the solar panels need to be attached on-orbit with Kerbals.
Badges Available
STS Pilot - Rank 3
Launch the space telescope to an orbit of your choice and deploy and assemble it; afterwards, deorbit and land. Land anywhere you want.
STS Commander - Rank 3
Launch the space telescope to a 550+km circular orbit inclined at 25-30 degrees and assemble it. After deployment, land at either at the KSC runway, the Island Airfield just off of KSC, or at any Kerbal Konstructs airport.
STS-4/4R: Can You Rescue Me?
This'll be the most daring mission so far - first, you must launch a single shuttle to orbit, then send another shuttle to rescue it. See this article for technical details of the IRL proposed STS-107 rescue.
Badges Available
STS Pilot - Rank 4
Launch your first space shuttle into a 200+km orbit with a minimum of 4 crew, then send up your second shuttle to rendezvous with it and rescue its crew before coming in to land anywhere you wish.
STS Commander - Rank 4
Launch your first space shuttle into an 350+km orbit with 6 crew at an inclination of 25-30 degrees, then send your second shuttle to rendezvous with it and rescue its crew. Land at either at the KSC runway, the Island Airfield just off of KSC, or at any Kerbal Konstructs airport.
STS-5-8: Can You Build Me?
Your mission here is to build a 4 module space station with your space shuttle. Your space station must have:
A service module with RCS, engines, and reaction wheels
A habitation module
2 scientific modules
Badges Avaliable
STS Pilot - Rank 5
Assemble your space station above 150km. After each mission, you may land anywhere you want.
STS Commander - Rank 5
Assemble your space station above 300km. After each mission, land at either at the KSC runway, the Island Airfield just off of KSC, or at any Kerbal Konstructs airport.
STS-9: Can You Land Me???
This mission is significantly more difficult than those before it. You must develop your own unique sub-assembly and fly a daring mission in order to capture a space potato and return it to Kerbin for study. This will test the balance and re-entry capability of your shuttle to the limits and is not for the feint of heart! Also It's not mandatory for a kerbal to ride the asteroid in on top of the shuttle, but serious respect if you manage it. Example mission here if you need inspiration.
Badges Avaliable
STS Pilot - Rank 6
Launch your shuttle and capture an asteroid, then de-orbit and land wherever you like!
STS Commander - Rank 6
Launch your shuttle and capture an asteroid, then de-orbit and land. Land either at the KSC runway, the island airfield just off of the KSC, or at any Kerbal Konstructs airport
YOU MUST HAVE COMPLETED THE ORIGINAL KERBIN MISSIONS 1-8 IN ORDER TO PROGRESS TO THE MUN CHALLENGES
MUN STS-1: Do I have Mun-quakes?
Landing on an airless body was never going to be easy in a shuttle, but your task is to not only successfully land on the Mun, but to deploy a small research facility of your choice to study the Mun. Oh yes you need to get back too!
Badges Avaliable
Mun STS Pilot - Rank 1
Land your shuttle anywhere on the Mun and deploy a small un-manned research facility (which you will design) on the surface and then return home, capturing however you like and landing where you want.
Mun STS Commander - Rank 1
Land your shuttle on the Mun and deploy a manned research facility (which you will design) on the surface and then return home, perform an aero-capture and land at either at the KSC runway, the Island Airfield just off of KSC, or at any Kerbal Konstructs airport.
MUN STS-2-4: Can you explore me?
@qzgy and his rather large munar base
This mission will really test your piloting skills, as well as the capability to design various payloads that you can transport in your shuttle.
Landing on an airless body was never going to be easy in a shuttle. But since you managed to do that, how about precision landings? You have to perform three shuttle missions to construct a scientific outpost containing:
A habitation module for at least 5 kerbals with an antenna and a docking port (STS Mun-2)
A pressurized rover for at least 5 kerbals, that is capable to dock to the habitation module (STS Mun-3)
An Emergency Escape Vehicle (EEV) for the whole crew (STS Mun-4)
The shuttles don't have to stay on the Mun, you can fly them home after deploying their payload.
Badges Avaliable
Mun STS Pilot - Rank 2
Construct your base anywhere on the Mun. Dock the rover to the base, take your crew for a short ride and dock the rover back. After exploring the area, use the EEV to transport the crew to a stable Munar orbit, and rescue them however you like. Land all three shuttles anywhere on Kerbin.
Mun STS Commander - Rank 2
Construct your base at greater latitude than 60° north or south. Dock the rover to the base, take your crew for a short ride and dock the rover back. After exploring the area, use the EEV to transport the crew back to Kerbin - the EEV must be capable of reentry and safe landing. Land all three shuttles either at the KSC runway, the Island Airfield just off of KSC, or at any Kerbal Konstructs airport.
YOU MUST HAVE COMPLETED THE ORIGINAL KERBIN MISSIONS 1-8 IN ORDER TO PROGRESS TO THE DUNA CHALLENGES
DUNA STS-1: Can You Visit Me?
This mission is significantly more challenging than those before it and may require extensive shuttle modifications, or even a new shuttle design for some. You must develop your own unique sub-assembly and fly an epic interplanetary mission to Duna in order to deploy a small orbital outpost. This will test the range, aero-capture, and re-entry capability of your shuttle to the limits and is not for the feint of heart! The orbital outpost must have:
Room for 4 or more kerbals,
Electricity generation and storage
Antenna for communication
Probe core with SAS
NOTE: You may launch 1 support package for your shuttle using a traditional rocket or shuttle launch for this mission.
Badges Avaliable
Duna STS Pilot - Rank 1
Launch your shuttle to Duna, capture how ever you like, deploy an orbital outpost at your chosen altitude, and return home, capturing however you like and landing where you want.
Duna STS Commander - Rank 1
Launch your shuttle to Duna, aero-brake/capture at Duna, deploy an orbital outpost below 70km, and return home, aero-brake/capture at Kerbin, land at either at the KSC runway, the Island Airfield just off of KSC, or at any Kerbal Konstructs airport.
DUNA STS-2: Can You Land on me?
This mission requires not only a Shuttle capable of getting to Duna, but also one capable of landing on the red planet and successfully returning to Kerbin. You may require extensive shuttle modifications, or even a new shuttle design for this mission.
NOTE: You may launch 1 support package for your shuttle using a traditional rocket or shuttle launch for this mission, and feel free to use the mission to add another module to your outpost (this is not a requirement for the challenge)
Badges Avaliable
Duna STS Pilot - Rank 2
Launch your shuttle to Duna, capture how ever you like and visit your orbital outpost from STS-10 before or after your Duna landing. Return home, capturing however you like and landing where you want.
Duna STS Commander - Rank 2
Launch your shuttle to Duna. Aero-brake/capture at Duna and visit your orbital outpost from STS-10 in Low Duna Orbit before or after your Duna landing. Return home, aero-brake/capture at Kerbin, land at either at the KSC runway, the Island Airfield just off of KSC, or at any Kerbal Konstructs airport.
YOU MUST HAVE COMPLETED THE ORIGINAL KERBIN MISSIONS 1-8 IN ORDER TO PROGRESS TO THE JOOL CHALLENGES
JOOL STS-1: Can You Breathe here?
This mission is hideously challenging and will no doubt require extensive shuttle modifications, or even a totally new shuttle design. You must develop your own unique sub-assemblies and fly an epic interplanetary mission to Laythe in order to deploy a small ground outpost capable of refining Ore (for Pilot level) with the addition of an atmospheric exploration aircraft (for Commander level). This mission is designed to test your shuttle in the extreme, and also your payload construction and deployment methods. The ground outpost must have:
Ore refinery and fuel storage with docking port
Room for 4 or more kerbals The Atmospheric Exploration Aircraft must have:
Room for 1 or more kerbals
Docking port
NOTE: You may launch 1 support package for your shuttle using a traditional rocket or shuttle launch for this mission.
Badges Avaliable
Jool STS Pilot - Rank 1
Launch your shuttle to Laythe, and land on Laythe before deploying an outpost capable of refining Ore. Return home, capturing however you like and landing where you want.
Jool STS Commander - Rank 1
Launch your shuttle to Laythe, and land on Laythe before deploying an outpost capable of refining Ore and before or after deploying an atmospheric exploration aircraft. Return home, capturing however you like and landing where you want.
HONORARY BADGES
STS Engineer Award
Given by an STS Architect for developing a sub-assembly that ends up being a core part of this challenge, or for assisting heavily in the development of a Shuttle. If you have a sub-assembly you'd like to be reviewed, please post a detailed analysis and example mission report in the challenge thread.
Skunkworks Badge
This badge is given to people who have submitted especially unique and outstanding designs which abide by the given definition of a space shuttle. Skunkworks badge holders are still eligible for the above mission badges. The full list of Skunkworks badge holders is as follows:
@Alchemist - A full Jool-5 run in two shuttles completed on the Jool STS-1. A mission report here
Architect Badge
The full list of Architect badge holders is as follows:
@Speeding Mullet - Version 3 and 4 Challenge Creator, temporary admin of Version 2 Challenge
@inigma - Original Challenge Creator/Manager, Builder of highly-capable STS Space Shuttle and numerous STS-related subassemblies
@FCISuperGuy - Version 2 Challenge Creator/Manager, builder of a highly capable shuttle, and excellent giver of advice
@xoknight - Creator and maintainer of the venerable Hubble Space Telescope across 3 versions, requiring consistent updates
To receive the Architect Badge is a rare honor. To be awarded at my discretion, or through nomination of SpeedingMullet, FCISuperGuy or Inigma for my consideration, and given for acts of invaluable contribution to the challenge above and beyond the call of duty.

SHUTTLE CHALLENGE v4 - THE 1.2.X STS THREAD
Incredible artwork by @Pine from the Screenshots Re-imagined thread
This heritage challenge is a revised and updated version of my STS Challenge, @FCISuperGuy's STS challenge, which was in turn derived from @inigma's original STS challenge
The series of challenges below represent a sliding scale of difficulty ranging from relatively simple to highly complex. More incredible missions to exciting destinations will be added as the challenge continues, but I've had increasing calls for the challenge to re-open, so in the meantime I've re-worked a lot of the old ones to make them relevant for 1.2.x, and tweaked a few things to give you a taste of things to come!
UPDATES
****I'm looking for someone to do a decent job with planetary badges so if that's you please PM me!****
****I'm looking for a co- admin for when RL calls and I can't check in as regularly as I'd like. If you've completed at least STS-1 through to STS-8 and would like to help out, please PM me!****
****NEW MISSION ADDED 10.02.17****
****Rule change to allow for shuttles with no cargo competing for STS-1A****
RULES - PLEASE READ THESE BEFORE ATTEMPTING THE CHALLENGES
Official definition of a shuttle for this challenge:
A "reusable" winged Orbiter which carries Kerbals (and cargo for any mission beyond STS-1a) to orbit and back and is capable of a horizontal landing. It's advisable to have OMS engine(s) for trajectory changes as well as an RCS system for maneuvering. The Orbiter must be lifted into space by a Launch System that decouples or un-docks once expended, allowing the Orbiter to land entirely under it's own power.
1. You must declare any and all mods used so I can place you into the relevant category / award the relevant badge.
2. All atmospheric flight should be handled manually, with the exception of self scripted autopilot programs. Mechjeb etc is fine for on orbit procedures.
3. All atmosphere-altering mods (except FAR) are disallowed
4. You may not cheat in any way, whether it be by using plugins like HyperEdit or by using the Debug Menu for infinite fuel/RCS (you may, however, use the Debug Menu for part clipping).
5. You are required to use your own shuttle when completing any of the missions below (Astronaut badge excluded)
6. All missions require either an album showing each stage of the flight, or a video showing all stages of the flight.
7. Once you have completed a mission, please post your proof in this thread for my review.
8. SSTO's are not eligable for entry to the challenge
9. Missions must be completed in the logical order unless you are certified from either STS v1, v2, or v3 challenges to the relevant level
MISSIONS
STS-1a: Getting the Basics Right
This is the simplest mission - all you need to do is build a space shuttle, fly it, and land it.
Badges Available
STS Pilot - Rank 1
Build a shuttle complying to the above space shuttle definition and fly it to orbit, then de-orbit and land wherever you like!
STS Commander - Rank 1
Build a shuttle complying to the above space shuttle definition and fly it to orbit, then de-orbit and land. Land either at the KSC, the island airfield just off of the KSC, or at any Kerbal Konstructs airport
STS-1b: Bonus Fuel Pod Mission (Do you even lift?)
Mullet Dyne has contracted you to take their brand new 40t fuel pod up to the highest possible Kerbin orbit. Since it requires special on-orbit activation procedures, unmanned expendable launch vehicles are out of the question; it's up to you to take this behemoth to orbit and then return to land. Not only that, but they require a very precise orbit: You must adhere to the tolerances (Maximum difference between periapsis and apoapsis below). Can you do it?
Tolerances:
70-1999km - 100m
2000-4999km - 500m
4000-5999km - 1km
6000-8000km - 10km
8000km+ - 50km
Mullet Dyne Fuel Pod Available Here
If you have successfully taken the Fuel Pod to orbit (70+km), you get the special Flight Director badge, the ultimate display of piloting and engineering prowess and skill.
STS-2a: Can You Hear Me?
This mission is slightly harder - your goal is to design and deploy two or more comsats to geostationary orbits from your Shuttle and to return to Kerbin. Additional goals are required for higher-ranking badges.
Badges Available
STS Pilot - Rank 2
Reach an orbit of 200+km and deploy two comsats without spin stabilization to geostationary orbits. De-orbit and land anywhere you want.
STS Commander - Rank 2
Reach an orbit of 350+km and deploy three or more comsats with spin stabilization to equidistant geostationary orbits. De-orbit and land at either at the KSC, the Island Airfield just off of KSC, or at any Kerbal Konstructs airport. STS-2b: Bonus Ore Pod Mission (Do You Even Land?)
Mullet Dyne has contracted you to recover their 40t fuel pod from where you left it, after contaminates were discovered in the fuel. Can you land the thing!?
If you have successfully landed the 40t fuel pod (from where you left it), you get the special Flight Director - Rank 2 badge, the ultimate display of piloting and engineering prowess and skill.
STS-3: Can You See Me?
Your mission here involves some design and orbital construction - you are to launch a Space Telescope into orbit and deploy it. This will require assembly with the 2 MMUs you will design, as the solar panels need to be attached on-orbit with Kerbals.
Badges Available
STS Pilot - Rank 3
Launch the space telescope to an orbit of your choice and deploy and assemble it; afterwards, deorbit and land. Land anywhere you want.
STS Commander - Rank 3
Launch the space telescope to a 550+km circular orbit inclined at 25-30 degrees and assemble it. After deployment, land at either at the KSC, the Island Airfield just off of KSC, or at any Kerbal Konstructs airport.
STS-4/4R: Can You Rescue Me?
This'll be the most daring mission so far - first, you must launch a single shuttle to orbit, then send another shuttle to rescue it. See this article for technical details of the IRL proposed STS-107 rescue.
Badges Available
STS Pilot - Rank 4
Launch your first space shuttle into a 200+km orbit with a minimum of 4 crew, then send up your second shuttle to rendezvous with it and rescue its crew before coming in to land anywhere you wish.
STS Commander - Rank 4
Launch your first space shuttle into an 350+km orbit with 6 crew at an inclination of 25-30 degrees, then send your second shuttle to rendezvous with it and rescue its crew. Land at either at the KSC, the Island Airfield just off of KSC, or at any Kerbal Konstructs airport.
STS-5-8: Can You Build Me?
Your mission here is to build a 4 module space station with your space shuttle. Your space station must have:
A service module with RCS, engines, and reaction wheels
A habitation module
2 scientific modules
Badges Avaliable
STS Pilot - Rank 5
Assemble your space station above 150km. After each mission, you may land anywhere you want.
STS Commander - Rank 5
Assemble your space station above 300km. After each mission, land at either at the KSC, the Island Airfield just off of KSC, or at any Kerbal Konstructs airport.
STS-9: Can You Land Me???
This mission is significantly more difficult than those before it. You must develop your own unique sub-assembly and fly a daring mission in order to capture a space potato and return it to Kerbin for study. This will test the balance and re-entry capability of your shuttle to the limits and is not for the feint of heart! Also It's not mandatory for a kerbal to ride the asteroid in on top of the shuttle, but serious respect if you manage it. Example mission here if you need inspiration.
Badges Avaliable
STS Pilot - Rank 6
Launch your shuttle and capture an asteroid, then de-orbit and land wherever you like!
STS Commander - Rank 6
Launch your shuttle and capture an asteroid, then de-orbit and land. Land either at the KSC, the island airfield just off of the KSC, or at any Kerbal Konstructs airport
YOU MUST HAVE COMPLETED THE ORIGINAL KERBIN MISSIONS IN ORDER TO PROGRESS TO THE MUN CHALLENGES
MUN STS-1: Do I have Mun-quakes?
@michal.don on the Mun and having a whale of a time!
Landing on an airless body was never going to be easy in a shuttle, but your task is to not only successfully land on the Mun, but to deploy a small research facility of your choice to study the Mun. Oh yes you need to get back too!
Badges Avaliable
Mun STS Pilot - Rank 1
Land your shuttle anywhere on the Mun and deploy a small un-manned research facility (which you will design) on the surface and then return home, capturing however you like and landing where you want.
Mun STS Commander - Rank 1
Land your shuttle on the Mun and deploy a manned research facility (which you will design) on the surface and then return home, perform an aero-capture and land at either at the KSC, the Island Airfield just off of KSC, or at any Kerbal Konstructs airport.
YOU MUST HAVE COMPLETED THE ORIGINAL KERBIN MISSIONS IN ORDER TO PROGRESS TO THE DUNA CHALLENGES
DUNA STS-1: Can You Visit Me?
This mission is significantly more challenging than those before it and may require extensive shuttle modifications, or even a new shuttle design for some. You must develop your own unique sub-assembly and fly an epic interplanetary mission to Duna in order to deploy a small orbital outpost. This will test the range, aero-capture, and re-entry capability of your shuttle to the limits and is not for the feint of heart! The orbital outpost must have:
Room for 4 or more kerbals,
Electricity generation and storage
Antenna for communication
Probe core with SAS
NOTE: You may launch 1 support package for your shuttle using a traditional rocket or shuttle launch for this mission.
Badges Avaliable
Duna STS Pilot - Rank 1
Launch your shuttle to Duna, capture how ever you like, deploy an orbital outpost at your chosen altitude, and return home, capturing however you like and landing where you want.
Duna STS Commander - Rank 1
Launch your shuttle to Duna, aero-brake/capture at Duna, deploy an orbital outpost below 70km, and return home, aero-brake/capture at Kerbin, land at either at the KSC, the Island Airfield just off of KSC, or at any Kerbal Konstructs airport.
DUNA STS-2: Can You Land on me?
This mission requires not only a Shuttle capable of getting to Duna, but also one capable of landing on the red planet and successfully returning to Kerbin. You may require extensive shuttle modifications, or even a new shuttle design for this mission.
NOTE: You may launch 1 support package for your shuttle using a traditional rocket or shuttle launch for this mission, and feel free to use the mission to add another module to your outpost (this is not a requirement for the challenge)
Badges Avaliable
Duna STS Pilot - Rank 2
Launch your shuttle to Duna, capture how ever you like and visit your orbital outpost from STS-10 before or after your Duna landing. Return home, capturing however you like and landing where you want.
Duna STS Commander - Rank 2
Launch your shuttle to Duna. Aero-brake/capture at Duna and visit your orbital outpost from STS-10 in Low Duna Orbit before or after your Duna landing. Return home, aero-brake/capture at Kerbin, land at either at the KSC, the Island Airfield just off of KSC, or at any Kerbal Konstructs airport.
YOU MUST HAVE COMPLETED THE ORIGINAL KERBIN MISSIONS IN ORDER TO PROGRESS TO THE JOOL CHALLENGES
JOOL STS-1: Can You Breathe here?
This mission is hideously challenging and will no doubt require extensive shuttle modifications, or even a totally new shuttle design. You must develop your own unique sub-assemblies and fly an epic interplanetary mission to Laythe in order to deploy a small ground outpost capable of refining Ore (for Pilot level) with the addition of an atmospheric exploration aircraft (for Commander level). This mission is designed to test your shuttle in the extreme, and also your payload construction and deployment methods. The ground outpost must have:
Ore refinery and fuel storage with docking port
Room for 4 or more kerbals The Atmospheric Exploration Aircraft must have:
Room for 1 or more kerbals
Docking port
NOTE: You may launch 1 support package for your shuttle using a traditional rocket or shuttle launch for this mission.
Badges Avaliable
Jool STS Pilot - Rank 1
Launch your shuttle to Laythe, and land on Laythe before deploying an outpost capable of refining Ore. Return home, capturing however you like and landing where you want.
Jool STS Commander - Rank 1
Launch your shuttle to Laythe, and land on Laythe before deploying an outpost capable of refining Ore and before or after deploying an atmospheric exploration aircraft. Return home, capturing however you like and landing where you want.
HONORARY BADGES
STS Engineer Award
Given by an STS Architect for developing a sub-assembly that ends up being a core part of this challenge, or for assisting heavily in the development of a Shuttle. If you have a sub-assembly you'd like to be reviewed, please post a detailed analysis and example mission report in the challenge thread.
Astronaut Badge
This badge is given to anyone who has completed any of the above missions with a shuttle built by another person.
Skunkworks Badge
This badge is given to people who have submitted especially unique and outstanding designs which abide by the given definition of a space shuttle. Skunkworks badge holders are still eligible for the above mission badges. The full list of Skunkworks badge holders is as follows:
Architect Badge
The full list of Architect badge holders is as follows:
Speeding Mullet - Version 3 Challenge Creator, temporary admin of Version 2 Challenge
@inigma - Original Challenge Creator/Manager, Builder of highly-capable STS Space Shuttle and numerous STS-related subassemblies
@FCISuperGuy - Version 2 Challenge Creator/Manager, builder of a highly capable shuttle, and excellent giver of advice
@xoknight - Creator and maintainer of the venerable Hubble Space Telescope across 3 versions, requiring consistent updates
To receive the Architect Badge is a rare honor. To be awarded at my discretion, or through nomination of FCISuperGuy or Inigma for my consideration, and given for acts of invaluable contribution to the challenge above and beyond the call of duty.

SHUTTLE CHALLENGE v3 - THE 1.1.X STS THREAD
Good artists copy, great artists steal - Pablo Picasso
This heritage challenge is a revised and updated version of @FCISuperGuy's STS challenge, which was in turn derived from @inigma's original STS challenge
The series of challenges below represent a sliding scale of difficulty ranging from relatively simple to highly complex. All the required sub-assemblies are made available below with permission for free use, and are stock. I've taken this opportunity to open up the challenge further to modded craft with the introduction of a new set of badges for each mission.
RULES - PLEASE READ THESE BEFORE ATTEMPTING THE CHALLENGES
Official definition of a shuttle for this challenge:
A "reusable" winged Orbiter which carries Kerbals and cargo to orbit and back and is capable of a horizontal landing. It should have OMS engine(s) for trajectory changes as well as an RCS system for maneuvering. The Orbiter must be lifted into space by a Launch System that decouples or un-docks once expended, allowing the Orbiter to land entirely under it's own power.
1. You must declare any and all mods used so I can place you into the relevant category / award the relevant badge.
2. You may not use autopilot mods (except "MechJeb" and "Pilot Assistant") when flying the shuttle
3. All atmosphere-altering mods (except FAR) are disallowed
4. You may not cheat in any way, whether it be by using plugins like HyperEdit or by using the Debug Menu for infinite fuel/RCS (you may, however, use the Debug Menu for part clipping).
5. You are required to use your own shuttle when completing any of the missions below.
6. All missions require either an Imgur album showing each stage of the flight, or a continuous (1 take only) video showing all stages of the flight.
7. Once you have completed a mission, please post your proof in this thread for my review.
8. SSTO's are not eligable for entry to the challenge
9. Missions must be completed in the logical order unless you are certified from either STS v1 or v2 challenges to the relevant level
MISSIONS
STS-1a: Getting the Basics Right
This is the simplest mission - all you need to do is build a space shuttle, fly it, and land it.
Badges Available
STS Pilot - Rank 1
Build a shuttle complying to the above space shuttle definition and fly it to orbit, then de-orbit and land wherever you like!
STS Commander - Rank 1
Build a shuttle complying to the above space shuttle definition and fly it to orbit, then de-orbit and land. Land either at the KSC, the island airfield just off of the KSC, or at any Kerbal Konstructs airport
STS-1b: Bonus Fuel Pod Mission (Can You Carry Me?)
Inigma Industries has contracted you to take their 42t fuel pod up to the highest possible Kerbin orbit. Since it requires special on-orbit activation procedures, unmanned expendable launch vehicles are out of the question; it's up to you to take this behemoth to orbit and then return to land. Not only that, but they require a very precise orbit: You must adhere to the tolerances (Maximum difference between periapsis and apoapsis below). Can you do it?
Tolerances:
70-1999km - 100m
2000-4999km - 500m
4000-5999km - 1km
6000-8000km - 10km
8000km+ - 50km
STS Fuel Pod Available HERE
STOCK ALTITUDE LEADER-BOARD (Top 5 ONLY)
1. @zolotiyeruki - Shuttle Untitled Space Craft - 83647.70km
2. @Cipher_077 - Shuttle Force of Nature - 82173.00km
3. @Alchemist - Shuttle HRO-M - 19963.00km
4. @FCISuperGuy - Shuttle STV-1 Valkryie - 8532.00km
5. @Naito - Shuttle Rev 2.1 - 2000.03km
MODDED ALTITUDE LEADER-BOARD (Top 5 ONLY)
1. @michal.don - Shuttle Kolumbia - 83000.00km
2. @algeo - Shuttle Ablator - 1094.00km
3. @String Witch - Shuttle TOLV-1 Hornet - 1032.69km
4. @Paranoid Shark - Shuttle Atlantis - 199.50km
5. @Daelkyr - Sarnus Sierra Nevada (Booster plane Colorado) - 175.35km
If you have successfully taken the Fuel Pod to orbit (70+km), you get the special Flight Director badge, the ultimate display of piloting and engineering prowess and skill.
STS-2a: Can You Hear Me?
This mission is slightly harder - your goal is to deploy 2 comsats to geostationary orbits from your Shuttle and to return to Kerbin. Additional goals are required for higher-ranking badges.
Note: This mission requires the use of an Mk3 Fuselage-based shuttle.
Sub-assemblies Suggested (feel free to design your own)
STS Comsats - by inigma
Badges Available
STS Pilot - Rank 2
Reach an orbit of 200+km and deploy your two comsats without spin stabilization to geostationary orbits. De-orbit and land anywhere you want.
STS Commander - Rank 2
Reach an orbit of 350+km and deploy your two comsats with spin stabilization (using the provided Sepratrons if using the suggested sub-assemby) to geostationary orbits. De-orbit and land at either at the KSC, the Island Airfield just off of KSC, or at any Kerbal Konstructs airport. STS-2b: Bonus Ore Pod Mission (Do You Even Lift?)
Mullet Dyne has contracted you to take their 168t ore pod up to the highest possible Kerbin orbit. Since it requires special on-orbit activation procedures, unmanned expendable launch vehicles are out of the question; it's up to you to take this behemoth to orbit and then return to land. Not only that, but they require a very precise orbit: You must adhere to the tolerances (Maximum difference between periapsis and apoapsis below). Can you do it?
Tolerances:
70-1999km - 100m
2000-4999km - 500m
4000-5999km - 1km
6000-8000km - 10km
8000km+ - 50km
Speeding Mullet 168t Ore Pod Available HERE
STOCK ALTITUDE LEADER-BOARD (Top 5 ONLY)
1. @Cipher_077 - Shuttle Pulse - 82810.54km
2. @Alchemist - Shuttle HRO-H8 - 10145.78km
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MODDED ALTITUDE LEADER-BOARD (Top 5 ONLY)
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If you have successfully taken the Ore Pod to orbit (70+km), you get the special Flight Director - Rank 2 badge, the ultimate display of piloting and engineering prowess and skill.
STS-3: Can You See Me?
Your mission here involves some orbital construction - you are to launch the Hubble Space Telescope into orbit and deploy it. This will require assembly with the 2 MMUs provided, as the solar panels need to be attached on-orbit with Kerbals.
Note: This mission requires the use of a shuttle with at least a CRG-100 cargo bay.
Sub-assemblies Required (feel free to use Cacteye or other telescope mod to make a working space telescope)
Hubble Space Telescope - by xoknight (updated by @Alchemist with full credit to xoknight (Thanks Alchemist ))
Hint: You will need to find a way to pack this into the Mk3 Cargo bay and mount it securely so it requires a bit of thought.
Badges Available
STS Pilot - Rank 3
Launch the HST to an orbit of your choice and deploy and assemble it; afterwards, deorbit and land. Land anywhere you want.
STS Commander - Rank 3
Launch the HST to a 550+km circular orbit inclined at 25-30 degrees and assemble it. After deployment, land at either at the KSC, the Island Airfield just off of KSC, or at any Kerbal Konstructs airport.
STS-4/4R: Can You Rescue Me?
This'll be the most daring mission so far - first, you must launch a single shuttle to orbit, then send another shuttle to rescue it. See this article for technical details of the IRL proposed STS-107 rescue.
Note: It is recommended to use an Mk3 Fuselage-based shuttle for this mission.
Subassemblies Required
(OPTIONAL - Requires CRG-100 Cargo Bay) STS-107 SpaceHab Module - by inigma (Used on the first shuttle)
(Recommended - Requires at least a CRG-50 Cargo Bay) STS Operations Module - by inigma (Provides 4 extra seats)
Badges Available
STS Pilot - Rank 4
Launch your first space shuttle into a 200+km orbit with a minimum of 4 crew, then send up your second shuttle to rendezvous with it and rescue its crew before coming in to land anywhere you wish.
STS Commander - Rank 4
Launch your first space shuttle into an 350+km orbit with 6 crew at an inclination of 25-30 degrees, then send your second shuttle to rendezvous with it and rescue its crew. Land at either at the KSC, the Island Airfield just off of KSC, or at any Kerbal Konstructs airport.
STS-5-8: Can You Build Me?
Your mission here is to build a 4 module space station with your space shuttle. Your space station must have:
A service module with RCS, engines, and reaction wheels
A habitation module
2 scientific modules
Badges Avaliable
STS Pilot - Rank 5
Assemble your space station above 150km. After each mission, you may land anywhere you want.
STS Commander - Rank 5
Assemble your space station above 300km. After each mission, land at either at the KSC, the Island Airfield just off of KSC, or at any Kerbal Konstructs airport.
STS-9: Can You Land Me???
This mission is significantly more difficult than those before it. You must develop your own unique sub-assembly and fly a daring mission in order to capture a space potato and return it to Kerbin for study. This will test the balance and re-entry capability of your shuttle to the limits and is not for the feint of heart! Also It's not mandatory for a kerbal to ride the asteroid in on top of the shuttle, but serious respect if you manage it. Example mission here if you need inspiration.
Badges Avaliable
STS Pilot - Rank 6
Launch your shuttle and capture an asteroid, then de-orbit and land wherever you like!
STS Commander - Rank 6
Launch your shuttle and capture an asteroid, then de-orbit and land. Land either at the KSC, the island airfield just off of the KSC, or at any Kerbal Konstructs airport
STOCK ASTEROID WEIGHT LEADER-BOARD (Top 5 ONLY)
1. @Alchemist - Shuttle HRO - 35.01t
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MODDED ASTEROID WEIGHT LEADERBOARD (Top 5 ONLY)
1. @Paranoid Shark - Shuttle Atlantis - 69.99t
2. @michal.don - Shuttle Kolumbia - 27.00t
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STS-10: Can You Visit Me?
This mission is significantly more challenging than those before it and may require extensive shuttle modifications, or even a new shuttle design for some. You must develop your own unique sub-assembly and fly an epic interplanetary mission to Duna in order to deploy a small orbital outpost. This will test the range, aero-capture, and re-entry capability of your shuttle to the limits and is not for the feint of heart! The orbital outpost must have:
Room for 4 or more kerbals,
Electricity generation and storage
Antenna for communication
Probe core with SAS
NOTE: You may launch 1 support package for your shuttle using a traditional rocket or shuttle launch for this mission.
Badges Avaliable
STS Pilot - Rank 7
Launch your shuttle to Duna, capture how ever you like, deploy an orbital outpost at your chosen altitude, and return home, capturing however you like and landing where you want.
STS Commander - Rank 7
Launch your shuttle to Duna, aero-brake/capture at Duna, deploy an orbital outpost below 70km, and return home, aero-brake/capture at Kerbin, land at either at the KSC, the Island Airfield just off of KSC, or at any Kerbal Konstructs airport.
STS-11: Can You Land on me?
This mission requires not only a Shuttle capable of getting to Duna, but also one capable of landing on the red planet and successfully returning to Kerbin. You may require extensive shuttle modifications, or even a new shuttle design for this mission.
NOTE: You may launch 1 support package for your shuttle using a traditional rocket or shuttle launch for this mission, and feel free to use the mission to add another module to your outpost (this is not a requirement for the challenge)
Badges Avaliable
STS Pilot - Rank 8
Launch your shuttle to Duna, capture how ever you like and visit your orbital outpost from STS-10 before or after your Duna landing. Return home, capturing however you like and landing where you want.
STS Commander - Rank 8
Launch your shuttle to Duna. Aero-brake/capture at Duna and visit your orbital outpost from STS-10 in Low Duna Orbit before or after your Duna landing. Return home, aero-brake/capture at Kerbin, land at either at the KSC, the Island Airfield just off of KSC, or at any Kerbal Konstructs airport.
STS-12: Can You Breathe here?
First successful mission completion - @michal.don This mission is hideously challenging and will no doubt require extensive shuttle modifications, or even a totally new shuttle design. You must develop your own unique sub-assemblies and fly an epic interplanetary mission to Laythe in order to deploy a small ground outpost capable of refining Ore (for Pilot level) with the addition of an atmospheric exploration aircraft (for Commander level). This mission is designed to test your shuttle in the extreme, and also your payload construction and deployment methods. The ground outpost must have:
Ore refinery and fuel storage with docking port
Room for 4 or more kerbals The Atmospheric Exploration Aircraft must have:
Room for 1 or more kerbals
Docking port
NOTE: You may launch 1 support package for your shuttle using a traditional rocket or shuttle launch for this mission.
Badges Avaliable
STS Pilot - Rank 9
Launch your shuttle to Laythe, and land on Laythe before deploying an outpost capable of refining Ore. Return home, capturing however you like and landing where you want.
STS Commander - Rank 9
Launch your shuttle to Laythe, and land on Laythe before deploying an outpost capable of refining Ore and before or after deploying an atmospheric exploration aircraft. Return home, capturing however you like and landing where you want.
HONORARY BADGES
STS Engineer Award
Given by an STS Architect for developing a sub-assembly that ends up being a core part of this challenge, or for assisting heavily in the development of a Shuttle. If you have a sub-assembly you'd like to be reviewed, please post a detailed analysis and example mission report in the challenge thread.
@inigma - Creator of the STS Fuel Pod and STS ComSats sub-assemblies
@xoknight - Creator of the Hubble Space Telescope sub-assembly
@FCISuperGuy - Expert advice giver
@Alchemist - Patron of multiple shuttle challenges, consistent advice giver and developer, And updater of the HST sub-assembly
Astronaut Badge
This badge is given to anyone who has completed any of the above missions with a shuttle built by another person.
Skunkworks Badge
This badge is given to people who have submitted especially unique and outstanding designs which abide by the given definition of a space shuttle. Skunkworks badge holders are still eligible for the above mission badges. The full list of Skunkworks badge holders is as follows:
@Foxster - From STS Challenge Version 2 - It was the first inline shuttle in the challenge but the badge was always missing. @ZooNamedGames - For building a replica Saturn Shuttle. Very useful and highly unusual design worthy of the Skunkworks badge. @AffreuxLex - Seriously just watch the video for an amazing example of re-usable infrastructure thoroughly deserving of the Skunkworks nomination. @sdj64 - Brilliant inline shuttle with a hilariously dangerous ET separation
Architect Badge
The full list of Architect badge holders is as follows:
Speeding Mullet - Version 3 Challenge Creator, temporary admin of Version 2 Challenge
@inigma - Original Challenge Creator/Manager, Builder of highly-capable STS Space Shuttle and numerous STS-related subassemblies
@FCISuperGuy - Version 2 Challenge Creator/Manager, builder of a highly capable shuttle, and excellent giver of advice
@xoknight - Creator and maintainer of the venerable Hubble Space Telescope across 3 versions, requiring consistent updates
To receive the Architect Badge is a rare honor. To be awarded at my discretion, or through nomination of FCISuperGuy or Inigma for my consideration, and given for acts of invaluable contribution to the challenge above and beyond the call of duty.